CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
- Risk
- A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The oil pump drive belt or its tensioner can fail, causing a loss of engine oil pressure. This can make the engine stall and remove power brake assist, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and the oil pump drive belt at no cost. If the engine has already failed because of a damaged oil pump belt or tensioner, authorized dealers may replace the engine assembly as an interim repair, also free of charge, until the final remedy parts are available.
Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 23S64, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford ECO Sport | 20182019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 201620172018 |